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We have all these comments in the Studio in our 'Visitor's Book' for you all to see! (We only put on comments with the consent of the students and not all students want their paintings on the web site - which explains why we have their written words but no image!) We also never ask for comments or testimonials - they just arrive anyway. So thank you students for being such a great bunch!
Thank so much for a fantastic couple of days at Mapledurham.
Your claim to bring out the artist in the individual student is totally true. You have a great gift to encourage and inform with such a light touch the student barely knows it is happening.
I have never before come away from a painting course with so many canvasses of finished or near finished work.
Mind blowing. I feel really invigorated about my work. Chris May 2008
Just wanted to thank you both for a fabulous weekend. I am feeling very
depressed this morning as the reality of work has hit and all I want to do
is paint. You are very clever Caroline, and your teaching is brilliant! The
whole atmosphere of the studio was lovely and Alex's hospitality was
appreciated. The paintings from Saturday have already been put up in my two
daughters' bedrooms, but I think 'Whitby' will be a 'work in progress' for a
long time.
Hope to get back as soon as possible probably on the abstract weekend. Jane March 2008
'Caroline really is different. I've been on many courses and they 'part teach you' almost as if they want your money to learn more.
Caroline is different, she teaches you everything you REALLY need to know, so you go away confident and pretty excited. Becuase it is so good, you want to come back anyway. This really is pretty exciting and different teaching - you get your money's worth and 100% more. and I never write thank yous! Brenda March 2008
I had to drop you a note to say how much I enjoyed the beginners weekend – Thank you again for your patience, clarity of instruction and above all, passion for your art – you are a true inspiration. Lynne March 2008
Thank you again for a really great week-end. I really enjoyed and got a lot out of your teaching and guidance.
Your style and the quietly focussed atmosphere of the studio are just perfect for me. Bruno - Feb 2008
"You really are an excellent teacher...allowing each member in the
group to develop individual style, sharing your time equally between all of
us ( no favourites, very important!) In fact, you were really like some kind
of super painting angel flitting between us all offering advice and making
suggestions, lifting flagging spirits as we all wrestled with this desire to
create ! Thank you so much !" Rose - June 2007
This is above EXCELLENT. This was the BEST two days I've ever spent painting. I painted in acrylics, oils and mixed media. Learnt everything I thought a degree course would cover - in JUST two days. Couldn't believe it. STUNNING. Caroline is the best tutor I've come across, immensely talented but able to COMPLETELY assess our needs and correct our painting. BREATHTAKING - HONESTLY it's such a revelation to find something like this. I think she needs a medal or tea with the Queen OR SOMETHING! Thank you SO much! Sue - Sept 2007
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"I really enjoyed it! Was so proud to complete
the picture – and without your help on the colours and
glazing tips I never would have done it so well" Cat August 2007
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This lovely lady actually booked onto the Watercolour course. She didn't like it!! So NO PROBLEM - Caroline taughter her acrylics as well as teaching the others on the course watercolour. YOU SEE - Caroline really does work to your requirements and strengths and Sam said in an email:
I wanted to get in touch because I feel on Sunday I was too dazed by the amount you had taught me and the unbelievable sense of achievement. I look now at my efforts, particularly the acrylic, and still can't believe they were made by me. The rational part of myself shut down my creativitity at 17 and I really feared I'd lost it forever. You've given it back to me and there are no words to say how much that means to me. Sam - May 2008 |
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'SO loved the week-end. After a nights
sleep
I'm brimming
with enthusiasm and
good intentions.
You were wonderful;
you provided us with an instinctive
balance of
constructive support,
encouragement and space
to get on
uninterrupted. Thank you.
It's not difficult
to
see why people return to you
again
and again' - Max - August 2007
The course was outstandingly good. Intensive, yet somehow relaxed and inspirational. Course content just flowed from one subject to another with ease &, exceptional cleverness, so I was learning without being lectured! I'm sort of in shock as to what I acheived and after three days I'm still marvelling at how much I learnt in a casual but exceptional way.
Quite incredible! Bob Jan 2008 |
This is to say thank you once again for the fantastic experience of the last two days. The course was exactly what I needed. I am so energised, inspired, excited and passionate again about my painting and you have helped me achieve all of that alongside giving me many new technical skills. Above all I feel I have come away with a new way of seeing - AND HOW FANTASTIC IS THAT - in just two days. I hope I will be back very soon for some more of the magic that seems to pervade your studio. Thanks to Alex too for making us feel so welcome and 'at home'. Take care and much love - Maggie Somerset |
"I have to say - NOBODY does it better! Great environment,
excellent
materials, I was like a kid in a candy shop -
so relaxed but just right
for learning and Caroline is the BEST!
She gave her all and her all is
JUST PERFECT!
Sue - August 2007
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"Caroline is able to inspire, educate and make you relax" is what David said after an exciting weekend painting. |
Gordon said "You really are an exceptionally gifted teacher, with a refreshing outlook on life" |
I would like to thank you very much for a
most fantastic week end. I really enjoyed the wk end
& learnt so much ! Your approach is so good .
The time passed so quickly & although we were all
working so intensively for the two days,
I felt exhilarated , very uplifted & invigorated!. Aruna Jan 2008
'Probably the best Painting Course'
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